When was Shakespeare probably born? Where was Shakespeare born? Shakespeare lived during which time period? Who was the queen during Shakespeare's lifetime? When did Shakespeare pr... When was Shakespeare probably born? Where was Shakespeare born? Shakespeare lived during which time period? Who was the queen during Shakespeare's lifetime? When did Shakespeare probably die? Where was he buried? What is Shakespeare's epitaph? Who was his wife? How many children did he have? What were their names? Name three of his famous comedies. Name three of his famous tragedies, besides Julius Caesar. How many plays did Shakespeare write? What was the name of the first acting company Shakespeare was in? What was that acting company later renamed? Why was it renamed? What was the plague? How was Shakespeare affected by it? List three words Shakespeare invented that we are familiar with today. About how many words did Shakespeare use?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about various historical facts regarding William Shakespeare, including his life, works, and the context of his time. Each numbered question requests specific details about Shakespeare's birth, death, family, and contributions to literature.
Answer
Shakespeare was born April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, died April 23, 1616. He lived during the Elizabethan era. Married Anne Hathaway, had 3 children. Notable comedies: As You Like It, tragedies: Macbeth. Part of Lord Chamberlain's Men, which became King's Men.
- April 23, 1564. 2. Stratford-upon-Avon, England. 3. Elizabethan era. 4. Queen Elizabeth I. 5. April 23, 1616. 6. Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon. 7. "Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear..." 8. Anne Hathaway. 9. Three: Susanna, Hamnet, Judith. 10. As You Like It, Measure for Measure, All's Well That Ends Well. 11. Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lear. 12. 38 plays. 13. Lord Chamberlain's Men. 14. King's Men, renamed because King James I became the patron. 15. The plague closed theaters; Shakespeare turned to poetry. 16. Lonely, elbow, dwindle. 17. About 20,000 words used.
Answer for screen readers
- April 23, 1564. 2. Stratford-upon-Avon, England. 3. Elizabethan era. 4. Queen Elizabeth I. 5. April 23, 1616. 6. Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon. 7. "Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear..." 8. Anne Hathaway. 9. Three: Susanna, Hamnet, Judith. 10. As You Like It, Measure for Measure, All's Well That Ends Well. 11. Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lear. 12. 38 plays. 13. Lord Chamberlain's Men. 14. King's Men, renamed because King James I became the patron. 15. The plague closed theaters; Shakespeare turned to poetry. 16. Lonely, elbow, dwindle. 17. About 20,000 words used.
More Information
Shakespeare is celebrated for his large influence on the English language, introducing approximately 1,700 new words.
Tips
When discussing Shakespeare, differentiate between the historical and fictionalized aspects of his life and work.
Sources
- William Shakespeare - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- William Shakespeare's life and times - rsc.org.uk
- William Shakespeare Biography - shakespeare.org.uk
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